OPTIMAL NOURISHMENT

"Don't compromise yourself,
you're all you've got." -Janis Joplin

What is optimal nutrition for YOU?

Does that mean you have to give up all the foods you love and just eat tree bark and barley? Does that mean you have to invite the food police to dinner every night?

No way!

We all go through phases of wanting to achieve optimal health, getting really curious about how fit we can be, especially around the New Year. How many times have you vowed that this year it's going to be different? That this you are going to be really good.

If you are like me, you know this cycle well. Why do we fall off? Why can't we stick to our goals? Many of my clients think they have a willpower problem, that they are just too weak to stick with a diet plan. Well, guess what, if this sounds like you, you do NOT have a willpower problem, it's just that every one is different. Diets don't work! (Click here to read my article on dieting.)

The optimal way of eating for YOUR unique body is going to be different than everyone else's. I'd go so far as to suggest that there are as many different diets on the planet as there are people. That means that there is a unique way of eating that is optimal for you. You won't find it in any diet book, or gym. Why not? Because you know your body better than anyone. You may not have the tools yet to tune in to all it's wisdom, but you can learn! That's where I can help you- this program is all about empowering you to become your very own health expert.

Optimal nourishment is not about counting calories and grams of fat, it's actually about learning to LISTEN to your body signals, tuning in to what it's trying to tell you. Cravings, fatigue, insomnia, stress-these are all extremely valuable messages not to be ignored! Your body is incredibly intelligent, we just don't always interpret the messages very clearly.

Get inspired about healthy eating!
No dull, boring foods here...I promise.

Whether you want an upgrade in your energy levels, a shift in your weight, an end to digestive woes, a better night's sleep or an overall more harmonious relationship with your body and food, you are invited to a one-on-one holistic health counseling session with me. This consists of a 30 minute conversation on the phone focused on your health goals and desires.

We will discuss your diet, your health history and your current health issues and concerns and focus on ways that getting healthy can be enjoyable and easy.

The investment for this half hour of personal attention to your health needs and goals is $25 ($60 value), and guaranteed to give you lasting insights and momentum to move forward in your healing process. To book your private health consultation contact Stacey at stacey@fivepointwellness.com or 415-994-5484.

Love the Skin You're In

Almost all of us have a distorted image of our body, often due to the importance our culture places on outward appearance and the onslaught of media images of airbrushed models and celebrities. Daily, we talk to ourselves in ways we would never speak to another. Imagine speaking to a child the way you speak to yourself about your body. It would devastate and squelch a child, and it affects you similarly, causing stress and emotional pain in your body, which can make improving your health or shifting weight even more difficult.

Our culture's preferred body type changes every decade or so, but whatever it is, it is usually unattainable without spending enormous amounts of time, energy and money. Think of all the intelligence, creativity, time you spend on improving, altering and judging your appearance. Who would you be and what could you accomplish if your valuable resources weren't used this way? Constant emphasis on the external makes us discount the great presence and intelligence that is housed by the body. It makes us forget the magic of our internal rhythms and fail to acknowledge the beautiful bodies we have.

The body you have right now is incredible! It never misses a heartbeat, it maintains homeostasis, and it miraculously digests whatever you put in it. It is your instrument for expressing your creativity, intelligence and love.

In focusing on the 1% you don't like or wish was different, you may ignore the 99% about your body that is beautiful, unique and delightful.

What would your life be like if you were simply at peace with the body you have? You may wish to make your body healthier and stronger, but could you do that out of love and respect for your body, instead of the opposite? Could you begin to treat yourself with kindness, to limit the negative self-talk, and to reconnect with your inner wisdom? Take a minute to imagine what that would feel like. It would mean celebrating your body, rather than punishing it, nourishing your body, rather than depriving it. It would mean a chance to watch your body flourish just like a child flourishes with care and respect.